Melpadom Chundan wins fifth Champions Boat League race in Kochi

Melpadom Chundan, crewed by Pallathuruthy Boat Club, won the fifth race of the sixth Champions Boat League season in Kochi, India, on October 10. The result gave the boat its third consecutive victory this season.

Veeyapuram Chundan, rowed by UBC Kainakary FC, finished second. Nadubhagam Chundan, with a crew from PBC Punnamada NCFC Boat Club, took third place. Kerala Tourism organises the competition.

The Times of India reported a winning time of 4 minutes 8.064 seconds. The runner-up recorded 4 minutes 8.166 seconds, while the third-placed boat finished in 4 minutes 8.514 seconds. Melpadom Chundan had previously won at Pandanad and Kottappuram.

The race took place at Marine Drive. Higher Education Minister Roji M. John inaugurated the event.